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Elgee Park Chardonnay
A superb chardonnay showing aromas of white nectarine and honey. The middle palate is soft with an overlay of honey, nuts and lemon crème brûllée. Matured in French oak for 11 months adds texture and complexity to this exceptionally balanced, outstanding chardonnay.
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VARIETY
Chardonnay
REGION
Mornington Peninsula
HARVESTED
19th March 2018
PLANTED
1979
ALCOHOL
13.2% Vol
COLOUR
Golden straw
BOUQUET
Intensely perfumed nectarine with a hint of honey.
WINEMAKER
Geraldine McFaul
PALATE
Balanced stone fruit with nuts, fresh citrus & creamed honey. Matured in French oak for 11 months, adding texture and complexity.
VINTAGE
A perfect late Spring and early Summer resulted in the best flowering and fruit set we have seen for many years. It was followed by a dry and mild ripening period. The berries show intense perfume and great flavour which has produced exceptionally balanced wines.
WINEMAKING
The fruit was perfectly ripe, following careful handpicking, the grapes were delivered to the winery, destemmed, and whole bunch pressed. Racked to barrel for a wild yeast fermentation in French oak with regular lees stirring. Partial malolactic fermentation was completed in spring. The wine had 11 months in French oak barriques.
